In the wake of one of Sydney’s largest fires in decades, slow and meticulous demolition work has begun on the burnt-out building in Surry Hills.

As investigators tread carefully amid potential missing persons and an ongoing police investigation, the process is fraught with challenges and delays.

Compounding the situation, a fourth young person linked to the blaze has sought legal representation, creating a complex unfolding narrative.

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